Matter exists in three

states; solid, liquid and

gas.

The entire universe is

made up of billions and
Aliens live on the moon.
billions of tiny particles.
There

The
universe
began as
a tiny,
dense
point and
then
rapidly
Life
on
expanded
.earth was

started by
aliens.

True or false?
The earth is flat.

Maggots are
created from
meat.

exist
many
other
universe
s as well
as our
own.

Lesson focus: The Scientific Method

Learning Objectives:

Levels:

Define the term theory.

Understand how theories

can change.

State the stages in the Scientific A

Method

Keywords- 4 corners! Go to the corner you

think matches be prepared to explain!
The whole universe is made of tiny particles called atoms
The winning raffle number will be green 22
During a chemical reaction, energy
changes occur (for example heat is released)
Ice cream is really nice!
If the ice is left outside it
will melt due to the heat from the sun

Opinion
Theory
Prediction
Hypothesis

It will be sunny tomorrow.

The sun will appear to
rise tomorrow morning,
due to the way that the
earth orbits the sun.
A planets orbit around the sun can
be explained by the effect of gravity.
Summer is the best season because it is sunny.

A scientific statement that tries to explain a specific

observation.
A personal point of view, does not have to be based upon
evidence or be correct.
A scientific statement that can successfully explain a
number of different observations over time.
A guess, often based upon some sort of evidence or
thought process.

What is a theory?

The Scientific Method.

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Oh no! Someone who thinks Science is just about learning facts has destroyed the
Scientific Method! Luckily, I have the correct sentences, can you help put them back in
their right places?
Communicate the
results
No
Make observations
Draw conclusions
Ask a question
Test the
hypothesis
Form a hypothesis
Yes
Do they support
your hypothesis
Analyze the results
Extension: Think of a
scientific question that
you have. How could
you use the scientific
method to form a theory
from your question?

Lesson focus: Introducing the Scientific Method

Learning Objectives:

Levels:

Define the term theory.

Understand how theories

can change.

State the stages in the Scientific A

Method

Evaluating a theory- innocent until

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7sSuhQ1_24
proven guilty!

geocentric theory---- which says

the earth is the center of the
universe
alchemy---- which says we could
make gold out of other

What is the difference between a hypothesis and a

theory?

Where does opinion fit in?!

Can we ever
really prove a
theory?

Really?! Convince me!

Your homework is to research a scientific theory, this
could be a currently accepted or a disproven theory.
You should gather evidence for your theory and explain
why the evidence backs up your theory.
Next lesson we will use your homework to play a game
where we decide if your theory is accepted or
disproven!

OPINION

THEORY

HYPOTHESIS

PREDICTION